Vol 01 - Only

Only Only a word for the Master, Lovingly, quietly said;

Only a word!

Yet the Master heard; And some fainting hearts were fed.

Only a look of remonstrance, Sorrowful, gentle, and deep;

Only a look!

Yet the strong man shook; And he went alone to weep!

Only one cry from the sinner, Bitterly earnest, and wild:

“Help, Lord! I die!”

Rose in agony; And the Savior saved His child.

Only some act of devotion, Willingly, joyfully done;

“Surely ’twas naught”

(So the proud world thought); But yet souls for Christ were won!

Only an hour with the children, Pleasantly, cheerfully given;

Still seed was sown In that hour alone, Which would bring forth fruit for heaven!

"Only"-but Jesus is looking Constantly, tenderly down To earth, and sees Those who strive to please; And their love He loves to crown.